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New member finally trying to get serious about IT career

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Hi all. I've been in IT on and off for the last 12 years, though I never went for any certifications. Now that I've found that IT is where I want my career to go, I'm trying to get more serious about it. My focus has been in system support functions, creating infrastructure strategies for very small businesses, and a little web work. I want to go more into system admin, but the more I look at trends the more it looks like a declining field.

A little more about me in general. I live in the Eastern region of the US, my degree is in Political Science (really helpful for a career in IT, huh?), and I'm in my 40's so I'm no spring chicken.

This looks like a great place and I look forward to learning a lot and hopefully adding my experience to the collective.

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Hi

I don't think there is anything stopping you becoming serious about your career in I.T. You have a load of experience behind you and it wouldn't do any harm to invest in a couple of certifications.

I am in my 50's and have mainly worked in retail but have also a very small accounting business. I think there is definitely a market in mixing that with I.T. I think it is a case of making things fit. Do you think you might be able to do some self employed work to get you in the right direction?

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